Its ads like these that makes watching commercials as good as the show itself.

I'm loving her every moment since her jagged little pill.
Who knew she had a sense of humour under all that angst...

Remember the last time i was gushing over how awesome 300 was?
This is even better...

Off i go to Hong Kong to attend the Hong Kong International Film Festival for 2 bloody weeks!
Its gonna be fun with press conference and red carpets and rubbing shoulders with the stars!
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Had the previlege to preview Frank Miller's 300, way before the US release.

What's my take on the film?
Lets just say i wanna get the dvd asap...

AWESOME.

I had the privilege to watch Children of Men (by other means of cos, thanks to the distributor backing out its run in Singapore).

Sypnosis:
In 2027, in a chaotic world in which humans can no longer procreate, a former activist agrees to help transport a miraculously pregnant woman to a sanctuary at sea, where her child's birth may help scientists save the future of humankind.

I absolutely love the show. Especially the art directing and cinematography. Weaving through the war-torn urban decay, the setting was perfect. And i might just be tempted into buying the dvd JUST to watch the special features. Extended shots (shots that were filmed with no cuts for a very long period) are quite a rarity in film nowadays like the opening scene of Snake Eyes. Then Children of men came along. One must point out the technical miracle especially in the two most intense scene where they were ambushed and the final act where they were running through the urban jungle amidst the gun battle spectacle. Scenes like the latter lasted 9 minutes with no cuts and seeing chaos at every corner is such an awe to watch, even on repeated mode.

I'm a suckre for horror flicks. Even when it sucks. But this looks good. Its like a cross between Psycho and The Hills Have Eyes.

Enjoy.

Sorry that it's been a long time since this blog got updated. So many this had happened (nothing earth shattering but it occupies my life anyway) but i was too lazy to report. Had been busy with the magazine the past month as we were backed down to churn out 4 mags (read: 2 mags each) for the march issue. This has been quite a problem which i would say will face every alternate month which i hope the management would dabble into trying to help ease our misery. Getting interns aren't gonna help as they usually dissapear after 2 months. 2 Months. Why are internships so damn short? What useful things can one learn out of 2 months anyway?

Anyway it's been a struggle the past few weeks and made it through, yet agian as always. and guess what? I'm in my 2nd year of working under the company. Yeah 2 bloody years. Its been THAT long and i am still surviving. And after all the hard work, i do deserve a break which i already planned.

Hong Kong.

Yeah i've been there on a company trip but this time its on my own to cover the Hong Kong International Film Festival. Well not just me alone but with 2 other amigos for 2 weeks. That quite long for a small island.

Oscars are just around the corner but alas, duty calls at the office. But that isn't stopping me from the prediction to win me some moolah. And here are the predicted winners...

Best Picture
BABEL

Actor in a Leading Role
Forest Whitaker, THE LAST KING OF SCOTLAND

Actress in a Leading Role
Helen Mirren, THE QUEEN

Best Director
Clint Eastwood, LETTERS FROM IWO JIMA

Actor in a Supporting Role
Djimon Hounsou, BLOOD DIAMOND

Actress in a Supporting Role
Jennifer Hudson, DREAMGIRLS

Best Original Screenplay
LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE

Best Adapted Screenplay
NOTES ON A SCANDAL

Best Original Score
BABEL

Best Animated Film
CARS

Best Foreign Film
PAN'S LABYRINTH

Best Art Direction
THE PRESTIGE

Best Cinematography
PAN'S LABYRINTH

Best Costume Design
CURSE OF THE GOLDEN FLOWER

Best Documentary Feature
AN INCONVENIENT TRUTH

Best Documentary (Short Subject)
RECYCLED LIFE

Best Film Editing
UNITED 93

Best Makeup
PAN'S LABYRINTH

Best Short Film (Animated)
THE LITTLE MATCHGIRL

Best Short Film (Live-Action)
THE SAVIOUR

Best Sound Editing
LETTERS FROM IWON JIMA

Best Sound Mixing
BLOOD DIAMOND

Best Visual Effects
PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: DEAD MAN'S CHEST

Best Original Song
“Listen” – DREAMGIRLS, Beyonce Knowles

Funny how the youngest in the office is the 1st to get engaged.
Now i feel odd...